Trees are glorious, don't you agree? But whether you are buying a pre-owned home or building a new home it's always a good idea to consult a qualified arborist to determine in advance if existing trees will be an asset or a liability. In Texas, deciduous trees can be placed strategically to keep your home cool in the summer and allow the sun to warm your home in the winter. There are several qualified arborists in Texas. Kevin Bassett and Steve Houser of Arborilogical Services are the tree experts! Jay (my husband) and I have used Arborilogical Services for years and would recommend them without hesitation.
We met Kevin Bassett at our lot yesterday afternoon and Kevin's enthusiasm was infectious as we walked across the lot identifying multiple varieties and marking the trees we hope to include in our finished landscape plan:
We met Kevin Bassett at our lot yesterday afternoon and Kevin's enthusiasm was infectious as we walked across the lot identifying multiple varieties and marking the trees we hope to include in our finished landscape plan:
- Black Walnut
- American Elm
- Box Elder
- Redbud
- Pecan
- Red Oak
- Green Ash
- Chinkapin Oak
- Rough-Leaf Dogwood
It was so exciting to learn that there are so many glorious trees that we will be able to save! In the event we are forced to sacrifice one of these trees, Kevin offered to turn the wood into a beautiful piece of art for our new home. Kevin is a wood turning master!
Here are some links for you to explore and learn more.
Arborilogical Services http://www.arborilogical.com/
KB Wood Turnings http://www.kbwoodturnings.com/
EcoBroker.com - Shade Trees and Windbreaks http://www.ecobroker.com/misc/articleview.aspx?ArticleID=10
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